As the possibility of a season start date increases, Major League Baseball Players Association board members Chris Iannetta and Andrew Miller are concerned about pay and health.
FILE PHOTO: Feb 25, 2020; Dunedin, Florida, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Chris Iannetta runs home to score against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
And in their eyes, baseball players should be fairly compensated and not have to take a salary hit simply because the owners might sustain revenue losses in the millions. Iannetta said not only are players risking their health but so are umpires, groundskeepers and any other support staff on site. As speculation increases that MLB will announce some plan involving the season sometime next week, the finances involved could become an intense discussion.
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